Urban Floods in Lowlands—Levee Systems, Unplanned Urban Growth and River Restoration Alternative: A Case Study in Brazil
The development of cities has always had a very close relation with water. However, cities directly impact land use patterns and greatly change natural landscapes, aggravating floods. Considering this situation, this paper intends to discuss lowland occupation and city sustainability in what regards...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2015-08-01
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| Series: | Sustainability |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/7/8/11068 |